Originally Posted by
joeyduck
@
mcours2006. Bike tires don't experience hydroplaning since the contact area is so small. Bike tires really don't need tread at all on pavement but it makes people feel better.
I've never had the experience of sliding on a two-wheeler, thankfully, but I'm normally pretty cautious when I'm on a bike. When in doubt always slow down. But I get very nervous when I think the surface on which I'm riding has reduced friction.